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General Electric announced it will buy 2,000 Ford C-MAX plug-in hybrids for its fleet, see what Ford is willing to do in exchange. BMW will show off a plug-in hybrid at the L.A. Auto Show next week. Nissan released an upgraded version of the LEAF in Tokyo today with changes based on feedback from owners. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in "You Said It!"

A partnership with Chery will help Jaguar Land Rover cut vehicle costs in China. Spanish carmaker SEAT is struggling to sell cars in China, so its parent company is stepping in to help. Honda and Nissan have cut profit forecasts due to protests over disputed territory, but one Japanese automaker is actually increasing theirs. All that and more, plus we take a look at Volkswagen's all-new 2013 Jetta Hybrid.

An inside source explains the full story on why Toyota and others are suing Mexico over fuel regulations. The turbocharger and dual clutch manufacturer BorgWarner is getting a new CEO. Mercedes-Benz takes the wraps off a futuristic SUV concept for the LA Auto Show. All that and more, plus on Autoline This Week, Csaba Csere and Jim Hall join John McElroy to discuss which EVs are winners and which are destined for the dustbin of history.

Ford throws their hat into the plug-in hybrid ring with the C-MAX Energi and hopes to land some blows on the Toyota Prius. Toyota is suing the Mexican government, but why the lawsuit was filed may surprise you. BMW is using its resources to build a two-man bobsled for the Olympics, however it's not for the German team. All that and more, plus we take a look into the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.

Ford is flooding the media with information about electrics, plug-ins and hybrids, because it wants to beat GM to the punch about its electric plans. Speaking of General Motors, it has halted talks about a deeper tie-up with PSA. Chesapeake Energy, General Electric and Whirlpool are developing a relatively inexpensive appliance that will allow natural gas cars to be filled up at home. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in "You Said It!"

An international agency says that the United States will surpass Saudi Arabia in oil production by the end of the decade. Honda shows off the Civic's new face prior to its Los Angeles debut. For the first time ever, women rule the roads. All that and more, plus we preview Continental's newest safety technology developed to meet stricter safety regulations.

Vehicle inventory levels jumped nearly 25 percent last month in the U.S. market. See which companies top the list. VW shareholders voted to keep 75-year-old chairman Ferdinand Piech, but it could be longer than anyone expected. Should Ford sell the F-150 in China? Sales of one special-edition F-series show they should. All that and more, plus a look at how one major city leads the way in public bicycle use.

The NADA estimates that 200,000 vehicles were destroyed by Super Storm Sandy, but that figure may be overblown. Ford's factories in North America are operating at 114 percent capacity which is really adding to its bottom line. Are women better drivers than men? That is what one website out of England tries to answer. All that and more, plus on Autoline This Week John sits down with a panel of materials experts to discuss future high-strength and lightweight materials that will be used in cars.

Lincoln releases more in-depth information on the 2013 MKZ Hybrid. Find out why Bosch sold its entire stake in Japanese supplier Denso. Consumption of lead batteries in China outweighs output, which may lead to a shortage next year. All that and more, plus we get our look at Chevy's redesigned 2013 Traverse.

Maserati plans to boost sales over 8 times the current amount by 2015. Could the new Quattroporte help to reach that mark? Ford is bucking the trend in China. Sales were up nearly 50 percent thanks to the new Focus. Hurricane Sandy drives up used car prices, but may help overall sales. All that and more, plus John responds to your questions and comments in today's edition of You Said It!